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Assam Police Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 2972 Constable, Forest Guard, Forester Posts

The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam, has officially released the Assam Police Forest Guard Syllabus notification for a total of 2972 vacancies. The recruitment drive includes posts for constables, forest Guards, and foresters in various departments. As per the notification, the online application window will be active from 22 January 2026. 

This Recruitment is a golden opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in the Assam Police & Forest Department. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website of SLPRB Assam. To get more details, candidates can refer to the article.

Assam Police Recruitment 2026

The Assam Police Recruitment 2026 aims to strengthen the police force and the forest department across the state. Candidates who are looking for a stable job with good career prospects in this department. For HSLC, 12th Passed or Graduate candidates, it is the best opportunity to make a career in the government sector.

After applying for these posts, the selection of the candidates will be based on various stages such as PET, Written Test, Oral/Viva Voce and other stages. For the candidates’ convenience, we have provided an overview of Assam Police Recruitment 2026 for various posts in the table given below.

Assam Police Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights

Important Details

  • Organisation-State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam (SLPRB)
  •  Recruitment Name- – Assam Police Recruitment 2026
  • Post-Constable, Forest Guard, Forester and other posts
  • Official Website – @slprbassam.in
Vacancy Details

  • Forester Grade-I: 211 Posts
  • Forest Guard: 504 Posts
  • Game Watcher: 74 Posts
  • AFPF Constable (Forest Department): 405 Posts
  • Constable (WO/WT) & Constable (UB) under APRO: 642 Posts (WO/WT) and 1 Post (UB)
  • Sub-Officer: 1 Post
  • Fireman & Emergency Rescuer (Fire & Emergency Services): 337 Posts (Fireman) and 41 Posts (Emergency Rescuer)
  • Constable (Grade-III) & Bandman (Constable): 733 Posts (Constable) and 11 Posts (Bandman)
  • Bugler under DGCD & CGHG: 2 Posts
  • Boatman in Assam Police: 10 Posts
Important Dates

  • Notification release date- 17 January 2026
  • Online Application Start- 22 January 2026
  • Last date to apply online- 22 February 2026
Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification – HSLC, 12th Passed or Graduation (Based On Posts)
  • Age Limit: Min 20 to Max 24 years
Application Fee

  • No fee for all categories
Selection Process

  • First Stage – PET/PST
  • Second Stage – Written Test
  • Third Stage – Walking Test for the posts of Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard & Game Watcher.
  • Fourth Stage – Oral/Viva Voce.
  • Fifth Stage – Trade Proficiency Test for the post of Bandman (Constable) & Bugler. (Based on Posts)
  • Sixth Stage – Swimming & Boating Test for the post of Boatman (Based on Posts)
Important Links

Assam Police Recruitment 2026 Notification – Download PDF

Assam Police Notification 2026 Official PDF For Various Posts

The detailed notification for Assam Police Recruitment 2026 has been released by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam, on its official website. The notification PDF contains complete and detailed information regarding post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, physical standards, selection process, important dates, and application guidelines.

Candidates need to download and read the official notification carefully before applying online to avoid any mistakes during the application process.

Assam Police Vacancy 2026 Posts-wise

Under the Assam Police Recruitment 2026, a total of 2972 vacancies have been announced by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), Assam. The detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution is mentioned in the official notification PDF. Candidates are advised to check the notification carefully to know the exact number of vacancies for each post before applying.

Forester Grade-I (Total Posts: 211)

Category Male Female Total
Unreserved 88 37 125
OBC / MOBC 34 15 49
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities 2 0 2
SC 9 4 13
ST (P) 12 5 17
ST (H) 3 2 5
Total 148 63 211

Forest Guard (Total Posts: 504)

Category Male Female Total
Unreserved 193 83 276
OBC / MOBC 76 33 109
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities 2 1 3
SC 11 5 16
ST (P) 69 29 98
ST (H) 2 0 2
Total 353 151 504

Game Watcher (Total Posts: 74)

Category Male Female Total
Unreserved 27 12 39
OBC / MOBC 10 4 14
SC 5 2 7
ST (P) 6 3 9
ST (H) 4 1 5
Total 52 22 74

AFPF Constable – Forest Department (Total Posts: 405)

Category Male Female Total
Unreserved 116 13 129
OBC / MOBC 150 17 167
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities 4 1 5
SC 22 2 24
ST (P) 60 7 67
ST (H) 12 1 13
Total 364 41 405

Constable (WO/WT) – APRO (Total Posts: 642)

Category Male Female Total
Unreserved 238 272 510
OBC / MOBC 0 14 14
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities 23 18 41
SC 0 14 14
ST (H) 49 14 63
Total 310 332 642

Constable (UB) – APRO (Total Posts: 1)

Category Male Female Total
ST (P) 1 0 1

Sub-Officer (Total Posts: 1)

Category Male Female Total
Unreserved 1 0 1

Fireman (Male Only – Total Posts: 337)

Category Posts
Unreserved 100
OBC / MOBC 115
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities 13
SC 30
ST (P) 46
ST (H) 33
Total 337

Emergency Rescuer (Male Only – Total Posts: 41)

Category Posts
OBC / MOBC 12
SC 7
ST (P) 8
ST (H) 14
Total 41

Constable (Grade-III) (Total Posts: 733)

Category Male Female Total
Unreserved 189 81 270
OBC / MOBC 198 85 283
Tea Tribes & Adivasi Communities 15 7 22
SC 29 13 42
ST (P) 42 18 60
ST (H) 29 12 41
Total 502 216 718

Constable (Grade–III) – Ex-Servicemen (Irrespective of Gender)

Category Number of Allotted Posts
Unreserved 6
OBC / MOBC 6
SC 1
ST (P) 1
ST (H) 1
Grand Total 15

Bandman (Constable)

Category Male Female Total
Unreserved 4 2 6
OBC / MOBC 2 1 3
SC 1 0 1
ST (P) 1 0 1
Total 8 3 11

Apply Online Assam Police Recruitment 2026

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for Assam Police Recruitment 2026 through the official website of SLPRB Assam. The online application process will start from 22 January 2026 and will remain open till the last date, 22 February 2026.

Before filling the application form, candidates should keep all required documents ready, including educational certificates, identity proof, a recent passport-size photograph, and a signature. Incomplete or incorrect applications may be rejected by the authority.

Steps to Apply for Assam Police Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to apply online for Assam Police Recruitment 2026:

  1. Visit Official Website: Go to the official SLPRB Assam website – slprbassam.in.
  2. Click on the Assam Police Recruitment 2026 link.
  3. Provide basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number to register.
  4.  After registration, log in using the credentials sent to your email or mobile.
  5.  Complete the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
  6. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and educational certificates in the prescribed format.
  7.  There is no Application fee
  8. Review the form carefully and submit it online.
  9.  After submission, download the confirmation receipt and keep a copy for future reference.

What is the Eligibility Criteria For Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

To apply for Assam Police Recruitment 2026, candidates must meet certain eligibility criteria. This includes educational qualifications, age limits, physical standards, and citizenship requirements. Candidates should check the official notification carefully before applying.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise Educational Qualification
  1. Forester Grade-I- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or equivalent.
  2. Sub Officer & Constable (WO/WT): H.S. (Science) passed with Physics, Chemistry &Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized Board or Council. The Candidates must have obtained pass marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM) in the H.S. (Science) examination to apply for these posts.
  3. Fireman & Emergency Rescuer- H.S. (Science) passed from a recognized Board or Council.
  4. Forest Guard, Game Watcher & Constable (UB) in APRO- H.S. (10+2) or equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
  5. AFPF Constable, Constable (Grade-III), Bandman (Constable) & Bugler- HSLC equivalent examination passed from a recognized Board or Council.
  6. Other Mandatory Qualifications for Constable (Grade-III), Bandman(Constable) & Bugler (for Applicants except Ex-Servicemen)-  Home Guard Certificate or Minimum NCC „A‟ Certificate.
  7. For the post of Bandman (Constable), Proficiency in a specific instrument i.e., playing Bagpipes (great Highland bagpipes), Snare Drums, Tenor Drums, and Bass Drum, etc
  8.  For the post of Bugler, Proficiency in a specific instrument [i.e.playing Bugle]

Age Limit

Here are the post wise Age limits given for candidates:

Post Wise Age Limit (As on 01-01-2026)
  • For the post of Sub-Officer– The age of the Applicant must be 20-24 years
  • For Constable (Grade-III), Bandman (Constable), Bugler, Forester Grade-I, Game Watcher & Forest Guard –  The age of the Applicant must be 18-40 years
  • AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Fireman & Emergency Rescuer & Boatman- The age of the Applicant must be 18-25 years 

Assam Police Recruitment 2026 Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the required physical standards, such as height, chest measurement (for males), and weight.

For the posts of Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard & Game Watcher-

Category Height Chest 
Male (General/OBC/MOBC/SC ) 163 Min 79   +5 cm
ST (P)/ST (H) 153 Min 79    +5 cm
Female(General/OBC/MOBC/SC ) 150
ST (P)/ST (H) 145

For the posts of AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB), Sub-Officer,
Fireman, Emergency Rescuer, Constable Grade-III, Bandman (Constable), Bugler & Boatman:

category Height  chest
Male(General/OBC/MOBC/SC) 162.5 Min 80 cm
ST (P)/ST (H) 160 Min 78 cm
Female(General/OBC/MOBC/SC ) 154
ST (P)/ST (H) 152

Selection Process Of Assam Police Recruitment 2026

  1.  Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Medical Examination, followed by Physical Standard Test (PST).
  2. Written Test.

Walking Test for the posts of Forester Grade-I, Forest Guard & Game Watcher-

  •  Oral/Viva Voce.
  •  Trade Proficiency Test for the post of Bandman (Constable) & Bugler.
  •  Swimming & Boating Test for the post of Boatman.

Final Merit List For Assam Police Recruitment 2026

Final results would be based on the marks obtained as follows:

  1.  For Forester Grade-I:
Event  Marks
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 40 marks
Written Test 100 marks
NCC 5 marks
Oral/Viva voce 5 marks
Total 150 marks

2. For Forest Guard, Game Watcher, AFPF Constable, Constable (WO/WT), Constable (UB) , Sub-Officer, Fireman, Emergency Rescuer, Constable (Grade-III):

Event  Marks
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 40
Written test 50
NCC 5
Oral/Viva voce 5
Total 100

For Boatman, Bandman (Constable) & Bugler:

Event Marks
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 40 marks
Written test 50 marks
NCC 5 marks
Oral/Viva voce 5 marks
Boating & Swimming Test/Trade proficiency test 10 marks
Total 110

Assam Police Recruitment 2026 Grade Pay

As per the official information released by SLPRB Assam, the grade pay details for posts under Assam Police Recruitment 2026 have been mentioned in the notification. The grade pay will vary post-wise for Constable, Forest Guard, and Forester positions. Apart from grade pay, selected candidates will also receive salary and allowances as per the Assam Government.

Post-wise Grade Pay Details
  • Game Watcher- Rs. 5600/-
  • AFPF Constable – Forest Department- Rs. 5600/-
  • Constable (WO/WT) – APRO- 6200/-
  • Constable (UB)-  Rs. 5600/-
  • Sub-Officer – Rs. 6200/-
  • Fireman- Rs. 5000/-
  • Emergency Rescuer – Rs. 5000/-
  • Constable (Grade-III) – Rs. 5600/-
  • Bandman (Constable)- Rs. 5600/-
  • Bugler- Rs. 4400/-
  • Boatman -Rs. 4200

 

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced in Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

A total of 2972 posts have been released for Constable, Forest Guard, and Forester.

When will the online application start for Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

The online application process will begin on 22 January 2026 .

What is the last date to apply online for Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit applications is 22 February 2026.

Where can I download the official notification PDF?

The official notification PDF can be downloaded from the official website or the link given in the article.

is there an application fee?

No, candidates not need to pay an application fee, details of which are provided in the official notification.

What is the selection process for Assam Police Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes Physical Standard Test (PST), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), written examination, document verification, and medical examination.

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